Mariachi Queen!
22 June 2022|Health, Nutrition
My first trip to South America – excuse the photo dump this week – a pic says a thousand words and all that…
A traditional mariachi band were booked to celebrate 3 family birthdays while I was there – they were fab!
Here’s the birthday ‘girl’ – 86 and looking amazing. She has so much to share about natural healing and remedies. She attributes many of the health issues in her country (Bolivia) to soda and processed food: ‘it didn’t used to be like this’.
So much choice and so cheap. There are markets like this everywhere. I was in Bolivia, which has fertile soils and an excellent climate for produce.
Organic grapefruits, straight off the tree…
Juice pressed directly from the sugar cane in Brazil. Delicious.
Cherimoya – hand-picked and enjoyed immediately. It’s full of vitamins, minerals and fibre and contains antioxidants, carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. And… it’s delicious.
Lots of time spent outdoors in nature. This waterfall is called The Mermaid’s Veil, clear, fresh water, direct from the source.
Piranha head soup. Yes, I did. I’m still alive… Will NOT be repeating the experience.
My son-in-law showing how it’s done: This is yuca. It’s a staple food in Bolivia.
Compared to potatoes it’s higher in calories, protein and carbohydrates. Plantain was my fave though, it’s a kind of starchy banana, which is full of vitamin C.
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Wonderful to see family birthdays celebrated with such style and music! The mariachi band clearly made it extra special, and the market photos show another side of Bolivia’s rich daily life. Thanks for sharing this journey.
The contrast between vibrant traditional culture like mariachi and the impact of modern processed food is really well observed. Bolivia sounds like a place where both sides are very visible, making your reflections especially meaningful.
Thank you for this delightful photo diary! The mariachi queen theme is so fun, and the birthday lady’s natural healing tips are genuinely thought-provoking. Looking forward to seeing more from your South America travels.
This post perfectly captures the warmth of Bolivian family life. Three birthdays, a mariachi band, markets full of fresh food, and timeless health advice from an elder, what more could you ask for in one trip?
Mariachi music has such power to lift the spirit, perfect for a triple birthday party! Glad you captured this special moment, it really shows how celebrations should be done, with live music and loved ones.
I loved the market scenes, you can feel the bustle and abundance even in photos. Fresh produce everywhere at low prices is such a blessing, no wonder processed food feels like an unwelcome intruder there.
The photo of the birthday girl is wonderful, she really does look amazing! Her thoughts on natural remedies deserve more attention, especially with diet-related health issues rising in so many countries.
Such a touching tribute to family and tradition. An 86-year-old still sharing health wisdom while celebrating with mariachi music is beautiful. This is the kind of cultural exchange that makes travel so rewarding.
The mariachi outfits are stunning and the celebration looks so warm and authentic. Thank you for taking us along on your first South American adventure through these lovely photos and stories.
Cannot agree more about soda and processed foods being behind many health problems. The birthday lady is so right, it did not used to be like this, and returning to fresh market foods is a great step forward.
Bolivia is now high on my travel list after seeing your photos! The combination of strong family culture, incredible music and amazing markets sounds like an unforgettable experience for a first South America trip.
Your description of the 86-year-old’s perspective on natural healing really struck me. Elders carry so much knowledge about remedies and healthy living that we should listen to more carefully before it is lost.
What a joy to see a traditional mariachi band booked for birthdays, such a thoughtful and lively way to honor family. The joy on everyone’s faces says it all, memories like this last a lifetime.
The markets in Bolivia sound incredible, so much fresh choice everywhere and at great prices. It is easy to see why processed food seems so out of place there. Hope you enjoyed trying lots of local dishes.
Love the connection between music, food and health in this post. The mariachi performance, the fresh market produce, and the birthday lady’s wisdom about natural healing all tie together beautifully. Thank you for sharing!
Sounds like a perfect celebration, family, music and good food coming together. The mariachi band must have created such a joyful atmosphere. Wishing the birthday lady many more healthy and happy years ahead!
Fascinating insight about health in Bolivia and how diet has changed over the years. It mirrors what we see everywhere, but hearing it from someone with 86 years of experience makes it much more powerful and credible.
Great photos as you said, a picture really does say a thousand words! The mariachi band, the birthday celebration, and the bustling markets all paint such a vivid picture of Bolivian life and family warmth.
This made me smile, three birthdays at once with a mariachi band is such a festive idea! The family looks so happy and the 86-year-old is an absolute inspiration. Would love to learn more about her natural remedies.
Thank you for sharing this glimpse of Bolivia! The contrast you noted about soda and processed food changing health patterns is so important. Markets full of fresh, cheap produce should be celebrated and protected.
The mariachi tradition is so rich and beautiful, wonderful that you got to experience it live for a family celebration. The musicians look so proud in their outfits, and I can almost hear the trumpets and guitars.
Lovely story and photos! The birthday girl looks incredible for 86, clearly her natural approach to health is working. I completely agree about processed food causing so many modern health issues, we need to get back to basics.
Your first trip to South America sounds amazing! The markets you described with so much choice and such low prices remind me why local markets are the best way to explore a new culture and cuisine.
Happy birthdays to all three family members! Having a live mariachi band for the celebration must have been unforgettable. The energy and joy in those photos really comes through, even through the screen.
So inspiring to see an 86-year-old sharing wisdom about natural remedies and healing. Her comment about soda and processed food really resonates. Traditional foods and natural healing have so much value we often forget.
This photo dump is wonderful, thank you for sharing! The mariachi costumes are so bright and joyful, and the market photos capture that amazing variety you mentioned. Bolivia really does look full of life and fresh produce.
What a beautiful celebration! The mariachi band looks fantastic and the birthday lady at 86 looks absolutely radiant. Love how music brings families together, and Bolivia sounds like such a vibrant, colorful place to visit.
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